Apps That Are Great For The Police Force

Police apps for current officers

Since 2000, there have been more than 500 new vehicles introduced to America’s highways and byways. This app is quick reference guide for law enforcement officers while on patrol or interviewing witnesses. Photos can also be emailed to fellow officers.

Referred to as a “highly accurate ballistics calculator,” Shooter accounts for atmosphere, trajectory, angle, spin drift and the Coriolis Effect. You can also enter and manage all of your firearm/ammo information from your PC.

This app is designed to streamline the field interview process by allowing officers to create field contact reports and interview cards from their phones. The app organizes subjects’ personal information (bio-data), gang affiliation, tattoos, piercings, vehicle info and pictures.

This app provides a simple and effective way for police officers to overcome language barriers. Developed in a yes/no format, this app covers everything from routine traffic stops and lost children to domestic violence and interrogations.

This app was developed to help law enforcement professionals create digital recordings of hints, reminders and pieces of evidence from crime scenes. Crime scene information is superimposed on a Google Map for pinpoint accuracy and can be emailed or printed to be used by other officers.

This app is an all-in-one tool for law enforcement and security professionals to document their shift without the fuss of pens, pencils, paper or notebooks. You can create and share custom events, notes, pictures and PDF reports.

This app allows law enforcement professionals to stay up-to-date on breaking police news, tactical tips, videos and expert columnist articles. Note: There is no sensitive information available through this app. To be able to access sensitive information, law enforcement officers can register at www.policeone.com.

This app is a handy camera designed to be used in the field. On-screen photo information includes GPS coordinates, street address and time stamp. Menu options allow officers to include case file numbers, project numbers and information about subjects, suspects, victims and witnesses.

Based on the DOT placards present, this app is designed to tell first responders exactly what is inside every tanker truck they encounter. It provides information on toxic inhalation hazards, protective distance information and references material for hazmat personnel.

For all those wannabe police sketch artists out there, FlashFace provides more than 800 facial components including eyes, nose, mouth, hair, head, eyebrows, glasses, mustache, jaw and beard. All sketches can be shared, scaled, saved and printed.

This app – which is actually a suite of five apps in one – appears to be as handy as a Swiss Army knife. It provides a compass, metal detector, sound meter, ruler, measuring tape, flashlight and magnifier. It would be equally useful to officers in the field or hikers in the woods.

This app is designed to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across America. Use it to search the “Fallen Officers” database, be informed of new fatalities and stay up-to-date on news and information about the fund.

This app is designed to keep concealed carry (CCW) permit holders informed and up to date on firearm laws in all 50 states. The app is developed around a U.S. map which makes it particularly useful for planning trips across state borders. It also give one-touch access to local law enforcement in every state.

Police apps for public safety

Local, state and college police departments are accessible at your fingertips with this app. It was developed to connect the public with the police in order to build a strong community policing network. Note: Only those agencies that opt in are included here.

This app provides immediate access to the National Sex Offender Registry. In addition to names and addresses, this app offers photos, birth dates, descriptions and explanations of the convicted crimes for each known offender in your area.

This app allows users to use GPS to track any Android or iOS device and send free text messages between them. Users can track phones via the Internet. It also has the capability to force a sound when the phone is in vibrate or silent mode. And, users can send a “stealth ping” which forces an automatic location update of the device without the owner being notified.

This app from the Animal Legal Defense Fund gives users the ability to report the neglect and abuse of animals in their communities. Users can use their smartphones to add pictures, audio or video documentation of any incidents. Crime tips will immediately alert local law enforcement.

This app is designed to keep concealed carry (CCW) permit holders informed and up to date on firearm laws in all 50 states. The app is developed around a U.S. map which makes it particularly useful for planning trips across state borders. It also give one-touch access to local law enforcement in every state.

One of several police scanner apps out there, Police Radio allows you to listen to police, fire and EMT broadcasts from your phone. It also allows you to filter by city, county and country. Once you get used to the format, you’ll be ahead of the media on breaking news stories!

This is a scanner app that uses Google Maps to display police traps, radar, speed cameras, accidents and other traffic disturbances. It was developed to be a social app in that users can add warnings for the benefit of other users. It also has a chat function.

A great app for anyone likely find themselves facing an emergency – whether you’re family or a first responder! It uses illustrations, videos and short text to ensure you use the right procedures in any situation.

This is an award-winning safety and security app designed around allowing users to report crime or be alerted to dangerous situations. Some of the key functions include: school and university emergency notification; distress messaging; check-in notification; and shake alert.

This app allows parents to build a safe, secure network of trusted individuals that can help their children. Parents can set “home” and “school” tracking and receive alerts when their children leave those locations unexpectedly. It also notifies users of rapidly changing weather patterns.

This app was developed to provide consumers with all the legal information they need for interactions with law enforcement professionals. The app also contains a “record” function that allows users to record interactions with law enforcement personnel to ensure procedural integrity.

This app can literally be your voice in the event you become unconscious or incapacitated. It provides first responders with critical information including: emergency contacts, insurance information, primary physician, allergies, medications or unique medical conditions.

This app was developed to give users a rough estimate of their blood alcohol content (BAC) given their height, weight and drinking patterns. It also includes a database of common drinks and can offer information in either U.S. or metric measurements.